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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.48, 12,554.15 and 2,528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.48, 12,554.15 and 2,528.33 is: 3,791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.48 : 12,554.15 = 2,528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.48/12,554.15 = 2,528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.48x = 12,554.15 × 2,528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.48x = 31,741,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741,034.07/8,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.11

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